Careers

Please note: applications will be reviewed from 6 January 2025 onwards.

The Opportunity:

Consistently ranked Band 1 by Chambers, our leading RSSG team operates at the forefront of the restructuring and insolvency market, providing clients with unrivalled, invaluable market knowledge gained from our deep industry experience. Whether applying creative techniques to invest in a distressed company, working to turnaround a company in difficulty, or managing a major corporate collapse, our specialist team has the requisite skill and depth of experience to successfully resolve these matters.

Due to continued growth, the Practice are seeking a junior lawyer with either front end advisory and/or contentious experience who is a team-player with strong technical skills and an impressive commercial approach.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About You:

• 1-3 years restructuring and insolvency experience either from an advisory or contentious law firm practice.
• Ability to d raft and review transactional legal documentation and agreements.
• Leading effective negotiations with counterparts.
• Building relationships with clients, understanding their needs and how to meet them.
• A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.